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Global change introduces new challenges for development professionals. The Comparative Development
Certificate Program adopts an international and interdisciplinary approach to understanding governance,
policy making, economic development, and transsectorial relationships. Courses focus on core competencies
in management and administrative principles, techniques for communicating version and mission, and public
sector strategies for organizing and implementing continuous improvement to enhance the competitiveness of
metropolitan regions.
This certificate program will be attractive to individuals planning careers in the public sector,
in private and nonprofit development agencies, and in private sector positions involving relations
with metropolitan governments. Students need to meet the following qualifications to be admitted in
the certificate program.
- Reached junior standing
- Completed Area II, III, and IV of the General Education Requirements;
- Declared a major of concentration of studies in public administration,
political science, business, or communication;
- Achieved a foreign language proficiency of at least the 202 level; and
- Earned a 3.0 grade point average or better.
Overview
Eligibility:
Students need to meet the following qualifications to be admitted in the certificate program.
- Reached junior standing;
- Completed Area II, III and IV of the General Education Requirements;
- Declared a major or concentration of studies in public administration, political science, business, or communication;
- Achieved a foreign language proficiency of at least the 202 level; and
- Earned a 3.0 grade point average or better.
Requirements
Students complete 23 hours of approved coursework. Required courses count
for eleven hours and elective courses twelve hours. Course equivalencies may
be considered for students studying abroad or for special international programs.
Students seeking the Comparative Development Certificate should contact the chair
of the Department of Urban Affairs and Geography, 225 Millett Hall, (937) 775-4451.
Course Requirements
Required Courses (11 Credit Hours)
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URS 200
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Growth and Change in Urban Society (4 hrs)
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URS 421 |
Issues in Urban Administration: Comparative Public Administration (4 hrs) |
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URS 490 |
Special Topics: Comparative Development (3 hrs) |
Elective Courses (12 Credit Hours, but at least 4 credit hours of
Economics)
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COM 457 |
Intercultural Communication (4 hrs) |
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EC 310 |
The Global Economy, prerequisite of EC 204 & 205 or equivalent (4 hrs) |
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EC330 |
Urban Economic Problems and Prospects (4 hrs) |
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EC 435 |
Comparative Capitalist Institutions, prerequisite of EC 204 & 205 or permission
of instructor (4 hrs) |
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EC 440 |
Regional Economic Growth and Change (4 hrs) |
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EC 444 |
Problems of Economic Development and Transition, prerequisite of EC 204 & 205 or
permission of instructor (4 hrs) |
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IB 201 |
Introduction to International Business and Trade (4 hrs) |
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MGT 485 |
International Management, prerequisite of MGT 304 (4 hrs) |
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PLS 360 |
Politics of Developing Nations (4 hrs) |
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